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Vehicle Cleaning and Customer Service Assistant
roadsurfer
501-1,000 employees
Campervan rentals, subscriptions, sales
Compensation Overview
€14/hr
Heidelberg, Germany
In Person
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- A Class B driver's license is required.
- Candidates must be able to communicate casually with customers in German or English.
- The role requires a hands-on approach and willingness to perform practical support work.
- Perform exterior and interior cleaning of campers.
- Support customer service during camper pickup and return.
- Assist the station team with daily operational tasks.
Roadsurfer offers campervan rentals, used van sales, and a long-term subscription service for outdoor travel. It also runs roadsurfer spots, a platform that connects campers with private landowners who list farms and vineyards as camping locations. Customers book ready-to-go camping packages from a fleet of modern campervans with perks like unlimited mileage, flexible cancellation, and a free second driver. The company differentiates itself with a multi-channel model and a large international network (nearly 10,000 vehicles across 90+ locations in 16 countries, including North America) through which it aims to make camper travel easy, convenient, and scalable.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$157.9M
Headquarters
Munich, Germany
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Roadsurfer opened Miami in April 2025 and added Hamburg Airport in January 2026.
- The company secured 85 million euros on July 30, 2025 for expansion.
- North America is its fastest-growing market, with 800 vehicles targeted there in 2025.
What critics are saying
- Indie Campers, Yescapa, and Goboony intensify price pressure across Europe in 2026.
- Fleet financing dependence ties growth to asset values and refinancing windows through 2025-2026.
- A demand shock or utilization drop would crush leverage, threatening the whole rental model.
What makes roadsurfer unique
- roadsurfer runs 90 stations across 16 countries, with standardized premium fleet handovers.
- Its 2025 fleet reached 10,000 vehicles, backed by ABS and venture debt financing.
- roadsurfer spots adds private campsite inventory, pairing rentals with destination access.
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BBVA has completed its first venture debt operation in Germany, providing €25 million to Roadsurfer, a German outdoor mobility company. The funding aims to support Roadsurfer's international expansion in Europe and North America. The deal benefits from the EU and European Investment Fund's support under the InvestEU program, offering favorable conditions. Donatella Callegaris of BBVA highlighted the company's digital and innovative nature and its sustainable travel impact.
Leading European campervan rental company, Roadsurfer has launched a new and improved set of curated tourist routes in the UK, aimed at seasoned road trip enthusiasts and first-time explorers, alike.
Roadsurfer has secured €30 million from Avellinia Capital to expand its camper fleet from 8,500 to 10,000 vehicles. This investment supports growth in Europe and North America, covering 2025 fleet investments without needing additional capital. The partnership with Avellinia Capital, known for asset-based financing, highlights roadsurfer's strong market position and commitment to sustainability.
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